Certification

PMI offers a comprehensive certification program for practitioners with different levels of experience. The program supports a career framework in the project management profession. There are currently five credentials available and no one credential serves as a prerequisite for another.

Project Management Professional (PMP) ®. For more information on PMP credential, click here

Program Management Professional (PgMP) ®. For more information on PgMP credential, click here

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®: Launched in 2003, the CAPM recognizes individuals with a demonstrated understanding of the fundamental knowledge, processes, and terminology as defined in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), the standard of project management's good practices.

PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)®: The PMI-RMP credential recognizes individuals who provide expertise in the specialized area of assessing and identifying project risks along with preparing plans to mitigate threats and capitalize on opportunities.

Project Management Professional (PMP)®: The PMP was initiated in 1984 to recognize an individual's demonstrated understanding of the knowledge and skills to lead and direct project teams and to deliver results within the constraints of schedule, budget, and resources.

PMI's Program Management Professional (PgMP)®: The PgMP is a credential that recognizes demonstrated experience, skill, and performance in the oversight of multiple, related projects that are aligned with an organizational objective and strategic goal.